Full Idea
According to consequentialism, the fundamental concept of morality is not obligation (deontological ethics) but value (axiological ethics).
Clarification
Gk. 'deontos', a duty; 'axios', value
Gist of Idea
Consequentialism emphasises value rather than obligation in morality
Source
Roger Scruton (A Dictionary of Political Thought [1982], 'consequentialism')
Book Reference
Scruton,Roger: 'A Dictionary of Political Thought' [Pan 1983], p.89
A Reaction
These two views could come dramatically apart, in wartime, or in big ecological crises, or in a family breakup, or in religious disputes. Having identified the pair so clearly, why can we not aim for a civilised (virtuous) balance between the two?